At the 3 livestock auctions held Wednesday at Smithfield, Norwood and North Wilkesboro a total of 1448 cattle and 146 goats were sold. Slaughter cows trended mostly steady to $0.50 higher, feeder steers trended mostly $2.00 to $8.00 higher, and heifers trended steady to $3.00 lower when compared to the previous week.

N.C. Broiler-fryers: The market is steady and the live supply is adequate to meet the moderate demand. Average weights are desirable to heavy. The estimated slaughter for Thursday in North Carolina is 2,912,000 head compared to 2,865,000 head last Thursday.

Sweet potatoes: demand moderate. Market is about steady. Report issued Monday and Thursday. 40 lb cartons Orange Types U.S. No. 1 16.00-18.00 some high as 19.00, low as 15.00 U.S. No. 1 Petite 12.00-14.00 few higher and lower U.S. No. 2 8.00-10.00 some high as 13.00, low as 7.00 No Grade Marks jumbo 9.00-10.00 some high as 13.00 few low as 7.00

Apples: supply red and golden delicious fairly light. Demand moderate. Market is about steady. Some shippers are finished for the season. All varieties graded U.S. Extra Fancy

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